The “other”Orioles castaway delivering for the Mets this season
The other Orioles castaway delivering for the Mets this season is Jorge Lopez. He was acquired by the Mets from the Orioles in exchange for cash considerations[2]. Lopez had a dismal start to the season with the Mets, posting an 0-1 record and an alarming 11.81 ERA in just three appearances, leading to his designation for assignment[2]. However, his career statistics paint a more promising picture, with a 4.31 ERA in 105 appearances across five Major League Baseball seasons for the Seattle Mariners, Cleveland Indians, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago White Sox, and the Mets[2]. The Orioles are hoping that Lopez can regain his form and contribute to their relief corps, which has had its share of ups and downs this season[2].
The Baltimore Orioles have been making moves to strengthen their pitching staff, with one notable addition being right-handed reliever Yohan Ramírez from the New York Mets. The Mets had designated Ramírez for assignment due to his poor performance, but the Orioles saw potential in the 28-year-old pitcher, acquiring him for cash considerations[2][3][4].
Ramírez’s career statistics show a 4.31 ERA in 105 appearances across five Major League Baseball seasons for the Seattle Mariners, Cleveland Indians, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago White Sox, and the Mets. The Dominican Republic native was initially signed by the Houston Astros in 2016 before being acquired by Seattle in the Rule 5 draft[3].
The Orioles are hoping that Ramírez can regain his form and contribute to their relief corps, which has had its share of ups and downs this season[3]. With the addition of Ramírez, Baltimore’s bullpen now boasts a mix of experienced veterans and promising young arms, as they continue their pursuit of a playoff spot in the American League East[3].
However, the Orioles’ bullpen is already crowded, with four relievers on their active roster who cannot be optioned to the minors: Craig Kimbrel, Mike Baumann, Danny Coulombe, and Jacob Webb. This presents a challenge for Ramírez to secure a spot, and it’s not implausible that the Orioles might attempt to pass him through waivers themselves in the coming days[2].
Meanwhile, another former Oriole, Julio Teheran, has found success with the Mets after being traded by Baltimore during the offseason. Teheran, who was initially signed to a minor league deal by the Orioles, opted for free agency and signed a one-year deal with the Mets worth $2.5 million with incentives that can bring in an extra $450,000[1]. The two-time All-Star has given the Mets’ starting rotation a boost after they are dealing with injuries and poor performances of their own to start the year[1].
In summary, the Orioles have added to their pitching depth by acquiring Yohan Ramírez from the Mets, while Julio Teheran, another former Oriole, has been delivering for the Mets this season. The Orioles’ bullpen is already crowded, making it challenging for Ramírez to secure a spot, but the team is hopeful that he can regain his form and contribute to their relief corps[2][3].
